Hi, I am 43 and have 40x expenses. I have assets to reach 50x expenses. I have one child in private school. House paid off. College 401k fully funded. I am still workforce by full time in my job that I have done for 15 yrs and am bored and burnt out. I feel trapped and have felt that way for 5 months. My wife works 5-7 hours a wk making $20-30/hr.
I mention to my wife I want to volunteer, garden, find hobbies, build friendships, have fun. She doesn't fully get it. She likes the idea of me consulting, having health care, having a job. She smiles at the idea when I say small business consulting (I could only see myself working p/t 20-30 hrs a wk). I am willing to try it yet yearn for free time and creating a more full life. I would be excited to even cook dinner most nights which I can't do since I am working.
I welcome any thoughts as on how to best educate her about FIRE and to get on the same page.
Ty
I mention to my wife I want to volunteer, garden, find hobbies, build friendships, have fun. She doesn't fully get it. She likes the idea of me consulting, having health care, having a job. She smiles at the idea when I say small business consulting (I could only see myself working p/t 20-30 hrs a wk). I am willing to try it yet yearn for free time and creating a more full life. I would be excited to even cook dinner most nights which I can't do since I am working.
I welcome any thoughts as on how to best educate her about FIRE and to get on the same page.
Ty